Theatre Arts 20, 30
THEA4C
Module 4C: Safety in the Theatre: Psychological Health and Safety (Core)
Note: Teachers should determine student familiarity with safety guidelines and psychological health. This will help determine if they require a review of concepts or more in-depth learning.
Outcome
Examine ways to
maintain
psychological health
and safety in the
theatre workplace.
Indicators
| (a) | Discuss the inclusion of psychological health as a safety concern in the theatre. |
| (b) | Describe potential challenges in achieving life/work balance in theatre arts careers and discuss ways of maintaining personal wellness. |
| (c) | Discuss how self-employment and project-based contract work may impact one’s mental and physical health both positively (e.g., pursuing one’s passions, opportunities to be creative, a sense of accomplishment, pride in one’s work) and negatively (e.g., periodic financial stress, rejection of project proposals, long hours leading up to and during show runs followed by periods of less work). |
| (d) | Describe practical ways that theatre employees and employers can contribute to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. |
| (e) | Research accommodations (e.g., modification of work duties, flexible hours, modifications to the work environment) that employees experiencing mental health problems or issues can request. |
| (f) | Research sources of support (e.g., Professional Association of Canadian Theatres [PACT], Associated Designers of Canada [ADC], performing arts unions, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, Theatre Saskatchewan) for psychological health and safety in the theatre. |
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